Indian carmakers are coming up with some of the safest products for our market which is why this list is heavily dominated by Mahindra and Tata Motors
In this post, we are taking a look at the details of the top 5 safest SUVs according to the Bharat NCAP score. Based on the latest Global NCAP, the BNCAP is India’s indigenous safety watchdog which crash tests vehicles and awards safety ratings. These are indicative of how the cars would perform in real-life accidents. Obviously, these tests take place under controlled environments but the actual situations on the roads are much more unpredictable. As a consequence, the best and the most effective way to ensure your safety is by following traffic regulations and driving carefully. For now, let us see which SUVs feature on this desirable list.
Top 5 Safest SUVs as per Bharat NCAP
Mahindra XUV400
Let us start with Mahindra XUV400. Note that it is an electric vehicle which is based on the pre-facelift XUV300. At the Bharat NCAP, it managed to secure a full 5-star safety rating in both the Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and Child Occupant Protection (COP) sections. In the AOP category, it boasts 30.38 points out of a possible 32, while in the COP segment, it received a decent 43 points out of 49. The standard safety features incorporate 2 airbags, ISOFIX child seat mounts at the rear, seatbelt pretensioner, seatbelt load-limiter, airbag cut-off switch, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), pedestrian protection (AIS-100) and seatbelt reminder for front passengers.
Delving deeper reveals 14.38 points out of 16 in the Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test and 16 points out of 16 in the Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test. The Side Pole Impact Pole Test was rated ‘OK’. Apart from that, the COP category includes a Dynamic Score of 24 out of 24, a CRS Installation Score of 12 out of 12 and a Vehicle Assessment Score of 7 out of 13 for a total of 43 points out of a possible 49. All this combines to confirm 5-star ratings in both segments.
| BNCAP Score | Mahindra XUV400 |
| AOP Rating | 5-star |
| AOP Score | 30.38 / 32 |
| COP Rating | 5-star |
| COP Score | 43 / 49 |
Skoda Kylaq
Then we have the new entry on this list in the form of Skoda Kylaq. It was tested recently and secured a full 5-star safety rating in both the Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and Child Occupant Protection (COP) segments. In the AOP category, it bagged 30.88 points out of a possible 32, while in the COP segment, it received a decent 43 points out of 49. The standard safety features incorporate 6 airbags, ISOFIX child seat mounts at the rear, seatbelt pretensioner, seatbelt load-limiter, airbag cut-off switch, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), pedestrian protection (AIS-100) and seatbelt reminder for front passengers.
Reading the report further informs that it received 15.04 points out of 16 in the Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test and 16 points out of 16 in the Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test. The Side Pole Impact Pole Test was rated ‘OK’. Apart from that, the COP category includes a Dynamic Score of 24 out of 24, a CRS Installation Score of 12 out of 12 and a Vehicle Assessment Score of 7 out of 13 for a total of 43 points out of a possible 49. These numbers were enough to grant a full 5-star rating in each department.
| BNCAP Score | Skoda Kylaq |
| AOP Rating | 5-star |
| AOP Score | 30.88 / 32 |
| COP Rating | 5-star |
| COP Score | 43 / 49 |
Mahindra Thar Roxx
The next vehicle on this list of the top 5 safest SUVs as per Bharat NCAP is the Mahindra Thar Roxx. Note that it is the 5-door iteration of the regular. However, it comes with tons of new features, tweaked engines and a new platform. Recently, it became the highest safety-rated ladder-on-frame ICE SUV in the country. It bagged a 5-star safety rating in both the Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and Child Occupant Protection (COP) sections. This includes 31.09 points out of 32 in AOP and 45 points out of 49 in COP. The Thar Roxx gets 6 airbags, ISOFIX child seat mounts at the rear, a seatbelt pretensioner, a seatbelt load-limiter, an airbag cut-off switch, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), pedestrian protection (AIS-100) and seatbelt reminder as standard.
Digging further informs us that in the AOP category, it got 15.09 points out of 16 in the Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test and 16 points out of 16 in the Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test. Also, the Side Pole Impact Pole Test was rated ‘OK’. Furthermore, in the COP segment, the off-roader bagged a Dynamic Score of 24 out of 24, a CRS Installation Score of 12 out of 12 and a Vehicle Assessment Score of 9 out of 13 for a total of 45 points out of a possible 49. Combining all these factors indicates 5 stars in both sections.
| BNCAP Score | Mahindra Thar Roxx |
| AOP Rating | 5-star |
| AOP Score | 31.09 / 32 |
| COP Rating | 5-star |
| COP Score | 45 / 49 |
Mahindra BE 6
Then we move on to the latest breed of INGLO-based electric SUVs from the Indian auto giant. Leading the way is the recently launched BE 6. The coupe electric SUV secured a 5-star safety rating in both the Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and Child Occupant Protection (COP) categories. The details incorporate 31.97 points out of 32 in AOP and 45 points out of 49 in COP. In fact, the standard safety features list includes 6 airbags, ISOFIX child seat mounts at the rear, a seatbelt pretensioner, a seatbelt load-limiter, an airbag cut-off switch, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), pedestrian protection (AIS-100) and seatbelt reminder.
Delving deeper into this report showcases 15.97 points out of 16 in the Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test and 16 points out of 16 in the Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test. Also, the Side Pole Impact Pole Test was rated ‘OK’. Furthermore, in the COP segment, the off-roader bagged a Dynamic Score of 24 out of 24, a CRS Installation Score of 12 out of 12 and a Vehicle Assessment Score of 9 out of 13 for a total of 45 points out of a possible 49. These scores result in a full 5-star rating in each sub-section.
| BNCAP Score | Mahindra BE 6 |
| AOP Rating | 5-star |
| AOP Score | 31.97 / 32 |
| COP Rating | 5-star |
| COP Score | 45 / 49 |
Mahindra XEV 9e
Finally, we also have the new Mahindra XEV 9e on this list. Together with the BE 6, the XEV 9e is also the latest coupe electric SUV which is underpinned by the INGLO platform. It has received the title of being the safest vehicle in India as per Bharat NCAP. It boasts a full 5-star safety rating in both the Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and Child Occupant Protection (COP) departments. This includes 32 points out of 32 in AOP and 45 points out of 49 in COP. The standard safety features list includes 6 airbags, ISOFIX child seat mounts at the rear, a seatbelt pretensioner, a seatbelt load-limiter, an airbag cut-off switch, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), pedestrian protection (AIS-100) and seatbelt reminder.
Taking a closer look at these scores indicate16 points out of 16 in the Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier Test and 16 points out of 16 in the Side Movable Deformable Barrier Test. Also, the Side Pole Impact Pole Test was rated ‘OK’. Moreover, in the COP section, the electric SUV secured a Dynamic Score of 24 out of 24, a CRS Installation Score of 12 out of 12 and a Vehicle Assessment Score of 9 out of 13 for a total of 45 points out of a possible 49. Together, all this results in 5 stars in each category.
| BNCAP Score | Mahindra XEV 9e |
| AOP Rating | 5-star |
| AOP Score | 32 / 32 |
| COP Rating | 5-star |
| COP Score | 45 / 49 |
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